Side Dishes

Masala Thondekayi Palya Recipe – Masaledar Tindli Recipe – Spicy Ivy Gourd Recipe

Ivy gourd or Thondekayi with masala makes for a great accompaniment with Chapathis or Rotis.

Avarekalu Soppina Palya – Leafy Vegetable Dish Recipe

During winter, the Avarekayi (Surti Papdi, Lilva Beans) rules the kitchen with it being added to almost all the savoury…

Stir-fried Fresh Green Chickpeas – Soppina Kadalekayi Palya – Hara Channa Subzi

Fresh Green Chickpeas start appearing in the market at the end of December and continue till January end. A wide…

Inji Puli Recipe – Inji Curry Recipe – Puli Inji Recipe – Shunti Gojju Recipe,

Onam Sadya comprises of all the possible tastes and textures.  Puli Inji is a dish that adds a dash of…

Undhiyu Recipe – Oondhiya Recipe – Gujarati Undhiyu Recipe – Undhiyo Recipe

Undhiyu is a traditional Gujarati dish prepared using "n" number of ingredients.  The main ingredients like the Winter Beans, Green…

Apple Gojju Recipe – Apple Gotsu Recipe – Apple Menaskai Recipe

When there are no vegetables at home and you find Apples not eaten, you can make a quick gojju using…

Capsicum Gojju – Capsicum in sweet and sour gravy

Capsicum Gojju is a sweet and spicy side dish prepared using Bell Peppers. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients:…

Subsige Padavalkayi Palya – Dill and Snake Gourd dish

Addition of Dill leaves to Snake Gourd adds a punch, which lacks in a Gourd.  Try making Subsige Padavalkayi Palya…

Subz Bahaar – Vegetables cooked with spices – Stir fried Vegetables

Subz Bahaar is a delicious side dish prepared using assorted vegetables and spices. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 25 minutes…

Papad Boondi Subzi – Papadum Side Dish – Side dish with Chikpea Pearls

The first time I tasted the Papad Subzi was in school.  My classmate who was from Rajasthan used to get…

Matodi Palya Recipe – Methi Dal Subzi – Fenugreek Leaves with Lentil Recipe

Matodi Palya is a side dish prepared using Split Chickpea and Fenugreek leaves. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time required: 30 minutes…

Mavinakayi Hasi Gojju Recipe – Raw Mango Sweet and Sour Curry Recipe

Mavinakayi Hasi Gojju is prepared using Raw Mango.  Except for the cooked Mango, the rest of the ingredients used is…

Broccoli and Potatoes Stir Fry Recipe

Broccoli and Potatoes Stir Fry Recipe is easy to make and can be eaten as a healthy evening snack!

Achari Amla – Indian Gooseberry Stir Fry

During the winters, Amla or Indian Gooseberry flood the markets. Various dishes are prepared using these. They are popularly pickled…

Malai Kofta Curry Recipe – Creamy Balls in Tomato Gravy

Malai Kofta Curry is a rich creamy side dish with deep fried Potato and Cottage Cheese balls. It is served…

South Indian Potato Masala – Alu Masala Recipe – Aloo Masala Recipe

South Indian Potato Masala is a side dish that goes very well with Poori or Chapathi. You can also serve…

Ambe Upakari – Sweet and Spicy Mango Dish

Ambe Upakari is a side dish from Uttara Kannada district. Sakkarekaati or Shakkargutli type of Mangoes is used to prepare…

Gilki Ki Subzi – Ridge Gourd Side Dish Recipe – Heerekayi Palya

Gilki Ki Subzi is prepared using Ridge Gourd. A very simple recipe and quick to make for those days when…

Hot and Sour Vegetables

Hot and Sour Vegetables is a dish, which adds a dash of various flavors to a subtle steamed Rice or…

Vegetable balls in hot garlic sauce

Vegetable balls in hot garlic sauce is a Chinese side dish very popular in India. Goes very well with fried…